Nigerian fitness coach attempts Guinness world record for longest aerobics marathon

Fitness coach, Oluchukwu Okeke. Credit: Jemad Fitness

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A fitness coach and wellness advocate, Oluchukwu Okeke, has begun an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest step aerobics marathon.

Currently, she has spent over 10 hours in the ongoing GWR attempt, which started at 9 am on Friday.

The record-breaking attempt, she said, is to put Nigeria on the world map through an extraordinary display of endurance, strength, and purpose.

In a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Friday by her team, Okeke, founder of Jemad Fitness, said she aims to spark a wider conversation about resilience, motherhood, and the power of movement as a form of therapy and empowerment.

Okeke revealed that she began aerobics to find healing after battling postpartum depression.

“Stepping became my therapy. Each move reminded me that I was still here, still strong, and still capable of becoming more.

“This record attempt is not just about endurance; it’s about hope. I want women to know that they can rise again, no matter what they’ve faced,” the fitness coach said.

She explained that she has been preparing for the record-breaking attempt since June 2024, adding that the process required major lifestyle adjustments, especially to her diet and sleep patterns.

“My meals have been strictly healthy and natural for the past three months. We also brought a dietitian on board to ensure proper nutrition and balance throughout training,” Okeke said.

According to her, sleep and recovery have also become key parts of preparation.

Okeke also revealed that Ofari Wholefoods is the major sponsor for her GWR attempt.

“The partnership reflects a shared commitment to community wellness, heart health, and the power of intentional living,” she said.

For Okeke’s attempt, the GWR guidelines allow participants five minutes’ rest for every continuously completed hour of activity.

These breaks can be accumulated, meaning 20 minutes of rest can be taken after four full hours of exercise, but extra minutes don’t count unless a full hour of activity is completed.

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